18 Chinoiserie Wedding Ideas For Your Something Blue
Pattern, color and texture is the holy trinity of wedding details in our book, so it’s no surprise we’re captivated by chinoiserie wedding decor every single time. There’s just something about French and Asian motifs across surfaces that gets our hearts going, and there are so. many. possibilities. The masters will prove it to you below! From statement urns to cloth signage to the wedding dress itself, you’ll find a whole lot to love about the blue and white wedding decor below!
Photo by Corbin Gurkin with planning + design by Duet Weddings and gown by Kate McDonald Bridal and hand-painting from Art by Natalie Taylor
OBVIOUSLY, we had to start off with this handpainted stunner of a bridal gown with watercolor toile botanics. Fading blues and repeating botanics make this dramatic custom wedding dress a total head turner – one that we’d probably have to wear again and again and again.
Photo by Roey Yohai Photography with cake by Ana Parzych Cakes
Photo by Sarah Kate Photography with coordination by DFW Events and floral design by Jackson Durham
Photo by Steve Wrubel with planning + floral design by Todd Events
And how adorable is this backdrop of miniature chinoiserie vases with single stem flowers? We l-o-v-e this idea for an escort card display complete with punny signage.
Photo by Ashley Ludaescher Photography with planning + design by A Very Beloved Wedding and gown by Lena Hoschek
Photo by Katie Stoops Photography with planning + design by Strawberry Milk Events
Photo by Olivia Griffin Photography with planning + floral design by A Charleston Bride
I love lamp. Yeah, us too, Brick! (I sincerely hope you’re all in the mood to watch Ron Burgundy and the rest of the Anchorman crew now). We especially love these vessels of light when they cast an oriental illustration as well!
Photo and table by Casa De Perrin with hand-painted pumpkins by Todd Events
And these stacks on stacks of blue and white china? Complete with a runner of hand-painted pumpkins? Who said fall weddings had to be earth toned?! We are majorly digging this vibe.
Photo and invites by Written Word Calligraphy
Photo by Krista A. Jones Photography with planning + design by Kari Rider Events and floral design by Monteray Farms
Photo by Elisa Bricker with custom signage + crest by Gina Langford
Told ya cloth signage was a winner! New couple monograms and custom wedding crests offer so much room for chinoiserie details that can be printed on napkins, pillows and signage as pictured here.
Photo by Emm and Clau with planning + design by Brenda Babcock Celebrations
Photo by Melissa Schollaert Photography with planning + design by David Jackson & Company
Photo by Cavin Elizabeth Photography with planning + design by Details Details and floral design by Compass Floral
Photo by Rebecca Theresa Photography with planning + design by Perfect the Event and cake by IntriCakes
Photo by Emm and Clau with planning + design by Ruffled member Brenda Babcock Celebrations
All hail the Amalfi Coast lemon trees made even more darling by oversized chinoiserie urns placed decadently along the ceremony aisle in this wedding planned by Ruffled member, Brenda Babcock Celebrations .
Photo + artwork by Katelyn Crook Design
Um, heck yes to these handpainted oyster shells with mixed motifs! Personalize them as escort cards or scatter them across your tables. We’re a super fan of this detail.
Photo by Kate Headley with planning + design from Pineapple Productions and floral design from Amaryllis Floral & Event Design
And that’s a wrap! We can’t get enough of the blue and whites, so if you’ve used chinoiserie or toile wedding details in different ways or have pictures to share from your own wedding, we’d love to hear in the comments how you made it your own! Once you recover from the natural high after glimpsing these gorgeous inspiration images, discover your new affinity for unique mixed sapphire engagement rings here.